Thermal Paste Technique Poll?

[pastymuncher]

I have always put a blob on and then spread it with a stanley knife blade and have had no problems.

 

[ANDARIAL]

With AS5, I always put a small blob on, then thinly spread it out with an old credit card.

I use this method for all the tims I use,but I use a single sided razor blade

 

[baz_]

I always used a Blob in the middle, Going to try an X see if that helps

 

[wazza300]

tiny blob n spread it with your finger,hasnt done me wrong so far

 

[setter]

Tiny drop in the middle and let the pressure of the heat sink spread it out. Only with liquid metal have I spread it myself.

 

[Deathjester]

Liquid metal and then use my tongue to spread it evenly over the surface...

Wait no....

Actually I use the X method mostly, although my main PC has Indigo Extreme which you need to reflow using a specific method.

 

[lurkio]

pea sized blob to left corner and then use a credit card to spread it out

 

[Armageus]

I keep thinking back to *that thread* about applying the liquid metal TIM - can't find it though

 

[Twirlywoos]

I keep thinking back to *that thread* about applying the liquid metal TIM - can't find it though

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18063812

 

[wellibob]

Little thin line in the middle 'or pea sized blob'. Never had any issues to date with this method. Always spreads out evenly so far.

 

[P4Clock]

Vertical line method here.

+1

 

[TOL247]

Pea method.

 

[Sandycheeks]

Blob and spread

 

[jbh110tdi]

I normally use a blob in the middle then spread it out as well. its never failed me so far

 

[Kalsius]

I have always spread mine right from my first build and never had any issues. The main thing being to take your time and get a smooth and consistent layer to prevent bubbles etc.

 

[Disco_P]

I usually apply a generous amount to my knuckles and then punch the CPU. Whatever sticks is what I use.

 

[VKleita]

I usually apply a generous amount to my knuckles and then punch the CPU. Whatever sticks is what I use.

LoL....


Little grain of rice type method works for more runny types.

More of a long line for the drier types.

not my best description ever but ..


PS LoL at that Thread link of CLP... Man that made my laugh ...